St Richard’s Friary dig commences

Preparations commenced this week with support from NHS contractors in clearing the top soil and recent debris. This photograph is from Weds during preparations where bone and pottery fragments were recorded. The official dig commenced yesterday (Thurs 28 July, 2011) with thanks to the volunteers, which will operate fro Tues to Sunday for 10 weeks. The excavation will conclude with a public Open Day in September.